THE STORY OF JESUS: Matthew 21:23-27
“Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.” (Matthew 21:27)
My guess is that all of us have questions for God, but are we prepared to hear the truth?
The religious leaders wanted answers to their questions, but they did not want to be questioned.
Jesus exposes their hypocrisy and arrogance, more concerned about their positions than the truth.
If God were to interrogate us, it would get very awkward… ask Job.
“Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let him who accuses God answer Him!” (Job 40:2)
God is not afraid of the truth, and one day the whole truth will be revealed – about God and about us.
There are many people today challenging God and Jesus, and talking as if they know better.
We put God in the witness stand, and demand that He answer our questions.
But God challenges us with this accusation, ‘You can’t handle the truth!’
The truth will expose our arrogance and folly, it will crush our systems of science and reason.
“Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know.” (Job 42:3)
By all means, wrestle with God, bring Him your questions, doubts and fears.
But do so with humility, and with an openness that the truth is much bigger than we can handle.
And be prepared, because He will have some questions for us as well.
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, who do I think I am, that I might challenge You? I bring my questions and doubts in humility, certain that Your wisdom is greater than mine, Your answers better than mine.